Can I book a single day experience instead of the full tour?

Yes. Each day from the 7-day itinerary can be booked individually as a single day experience, with flexible dates. Perfect for travelers wanting a taste of Italian food culture during their Florence stay.

How do I book the Tuscany gastronomic tour?

Contact Chef Davide via WhatsApp, email at chefdavide@squisitapassione.com, or through the website contact form. A $1,000 deposit per room is required to secure your spot.

What should I bring on the Tuscany tour?

Comfortable shoes and a water bottle. Expect around 10,000 steps per day in Florence. Pack light and dress comfortably — this is an informal, relaxed experience.

Discover Tuscany

Informal Gastronomic Tours

Q: How long is the Tuscany gastronomic tour?

The full tour is a 7-day all-inclusive package covering accommodation, all culinary experiences, food, and transportation outside of Florence. September 1-7, 2026.

Q: What is included in the Tuscany tour?

The full package includes 7-night accommodation, all culinary experiences and activities, all meals and food tastings, transportation outside Florence, horseback riding or e-bike tour, pasta class, Chianti wine tour, and aperitivo cocktail masterclass. Flights are not included.

Choose your perfect Italian culinary adventure, from a full week to a single day

Your Adventure, Your Way

Choose Your Experience

Chef Davide offers three ways to experience the authentic flavors of Tuscany. Whether you want the complete immersion, the culinary experiences without accommodation, or just a taste of a single day. There's a perfect option for you.

7 days of culinary adventures with accommodation, all meals, activities, and transportation included.

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All the same culinary experiences and activities. Arrange your own accommodation in Florence.

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Pick a single day experience from our curated Tuscan adventures. Perfect for a taste of the Italian food culture.

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Complete Package

The Full Tuscan Experience

September 1 – 7, 2026

A complete week of culinary adventures through the heart of Florence and Tuscany. Accommodation, all meals, activities, and transportation included.

Starting at the vibrant Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, you'll taste some of Italy's most authentic artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, meeting the flavors and stories behind each bite.

From horseback riding through the rolling Tuscan countryside, to sipping natural Italian wines in the heart of Florence, to mastering the art of the perfect aperitivo cocktail alongside a professional bartender, Chef Davide will guide you through his passion, rooted deeply in his own country.

Your week will be filled with relaxed moments, genuine connections, unforgettable food, and experiences that turn into lifelong memories.

Mercato Sant'Ambrogio and Pasta Class Florence

Day 1

Morning & Afternoon

Mercato Sant'Ambrogio & Pasta Class

Stefano is a master selector of cheese and charcuterie. We will start our tour with a beautiful tasting of refined Italian products and wine, plus Chef Davide will bring you around the market to buy some of his favourite Italian delicacies. In the afternoon, we are going to learn how to make 3 fresh pasta and 3 sauces in the heart of Florence with unlimited Tuscan wine.

11:00 – 13:00 · Enogastronomia da Stefano

15:00 – 17:00 · Pasta Class Florence

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Day 2

Full Day Experience

Chianti Wine Tour

Starting in the morning we will discover the beauty of the Chianti region with Sommelier Matteo. We'll visit 2 stunning wineries, explore the rolling hills of Chianti, and finish the day with a great traditional lunch surrounded by vineyards.

10:00 – 18:00 · Your Vino · 8 hours

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Day 3

A Typical Chef Davide Day

Fiesole & Trattoria Sabatino

This day will be dedicated to living a day like Chef Davide. Starting with a nice espresso and a traditional sweet at the Pasticceria Alcedo, we will discover Florence's oldest settlement, Fiesole, a hilltop town with breathtaking views. For dinner, Chef Davide will bring you to his favorite Trattoria in town. Let him show you how to eat like a local.

10:00 · Breakfast at Alcedo, Fiesole

11:00 · Fiesole walk & historic tour

18:00 · Dinner at Trattoria Sabatino

Day 4

Street Food & Aperitivo

Italian Street Food Day

During this day Chef Davide will bring you to taste Florence's old traditional street food, but also make you discover a hidden gem where chef friend Tommaso creates savory tacos with Tuscan products. As an option you can choose to have an Aperitivo with natural wine at Vineria Sonora, an amazing wine bar with more than 2,000 different wines from all over Italy.

12:00 · Tosco Taco

13:00 · Lampredotto Pollini

16:00 · Gelato at Magnolfi

18:00 · Aperitivo at Vineria Sonora (optional)

Day 5

Immersive Experience

Tuscan Butchery Day

Tuscany's butchery tradition is known worldwide. Let Chef Davide take you to discover this amazing tradition. We will start visiting one of the oldest butcheries in Tuscany, the famous Macelleria Cecchini, where we will have an amazing aperitivo. In the afternoon, we will be accompanied by Master Butcher Felipe to learn how to cut a beautiful Florentine steak. We will cook it together and enjoy it in a beautiful location.

12:00 – 15:00 · Lunch at Cecchini Restaurant, Panzano

Afternoon · Florentine steak with Master Butcher Felipe

Day 6

Horseback riding through Tuscany vineyards

Cycling through cypress-lined roads in Tuscany

Tuscan Countryside

Horseback Riding & Lunch in a Casale

This day will be dedicated to the beauty of the Tuscan hills. We will have the choice to discover it by horseback riding or e-bikes, taking in the breathtaking landscapes that make this region legendary. We will have lunch in a Tuscan Agriturismo, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.

11:00 · Horseback riding or e-bike tour · Tuscany by Tom

13:00 · Lunch at Tuscan Agriturismo

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Fluid Aperitivo Class with Master Bartender Luca

Day 7

The Gran Finale

Aperitivo Class & Chef Davide's Final Dinner

The grand finale. Accompanied by Master Bartender Luca, we will learn how to mix the perfect ingredients for a real Italian aperitivo cocktail. For dinner, Chef Davide will delight you with a traditional Italian 4-course meal, a surprise farewell feast to close an unforgettable week.

17:00 · Aperitivo Class at Fluid

18:00 · Chef Davide's farewell dinner

What's Included

The package provides everything you need for an unforgettable week in Tuscany.

All culinary experiences & activities

7-night accommodation

All meals & food tastings

Transportation outside Florence

Horseback riding or e-bike tour

Pasta class in Florence

Chianti wine tour (full day)

Aperitivo cocktail masterclass

Please note: During the days in Florence we will walk around 10,000 steps, so please provide comfortable shoes and a water bottle.

Booking Requirements

To secure your spot, you'll need to:

Make a $1,000 deposit through the checkout page once available

Agree to our cancellation policy and payment schedule

Please note: $500 of the $1,000 room deposit is non-refundable at any time.

Payment Schedule

🗓️ Official prices will be announced in April 2026. Reserve your spot now with the initial deposit to secure availability before pricing is released.

Initial Deposit — $1,000 per room

Due upon booking by one person. This confirms your spot (good for two people) and is applied toward your total balance.

First Installment

Due 10 months before tour start. Invoices will be emailed two weeks before each due date.

Second Installment

Due 7 months before tour start.

Final Installment

Due 4 months before tour start.

Guests can choose during registration to be billed by group leader, per room, or per person. However, the deposit must be from one person covering the entire room's deposit. If you would like to book as a group of rooms, please email chefdavide@squisitapassione.com for more information.

Terms & Conditions

$500 of the initial deposit is non-refundable at all times.

Cancellations made more than 120 days before the tour start date will receive a refund of all payments minus the $500 non-refundable portion of the deposit.

Cancellations made 120 days or less before the tour start date are non-refundable, but the spot may be transferred to another guest.

By booking, you confirm that you are 18 or older, and you agree to the payment schedule and terms listed above.

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Send Chef Davide a message to reserve your spot for the complete Tuscan adventure.

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Activities Only

Activities & Experiences

September 1 – 7, 2026

All the same incredible culinary experiences from Tour 1, without accommodation. Perfect if you already have your own place to stay in Florence or prefer to arrange your own lodging.

Day 1